Virgin Media Gig1 fibre broadband just £25.99 per month
Dan Howdle • July 9th, 2026
Get Gig1 full fibre broadband for a near-record-low price
Virgin Media’s Gig1 package sits right at the top of its broadband range, and it’s usually priced like it knows it. Not right now though. This headline deal is just £25.99 per month, with a generous £150 bill credit, making an excellent overall price we're not used to seeing for a gigabit or more. And that credit means you won't pay a monthly bill for the first five months.
With average download speeds of around 1.1Gbps, Gig1 is far beyond what most households strictly need, and at a price that makes slower deals look very poor value by comparison. It's only available online via the link below – you won't find it on Virgin Media's own website any other way.
Virgin Media Gig1 Fibre Broadband
No price rise until 2027
1.1Gb
Average speed
No phone line
24
Month contract
Zero upfront cost
£25.99 Per month
Effective monthly cost is calculated by adding up all the monthly costs, price rises and any discounts and dividing it by the contract length.
£150 bill credit will be applied to your account, meaning no bills at all for the first few months.
If you’ve ever looked at gigabit broadband and thought 'nice, but too expensive', this is what you've been waiting for.
No bill credit, no reward gimmicks – just a very low price
Virgin Media is doing great things with this Gig1 deal. They've just added a whopping £150 bill credit – and that means there'll be nothing to pay at all until the sixth month of the contract.
That's a great deal, bringing the effective monthly cost down to something other providers simply can't compete with. If you can get it, this might be one of the best options out there at the moment.
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Gig1 is far more than you need today – but nicely future-proof
Let’s be honest – 1Gbps broadband is much more than most households actually need right now. Even very busy homes with streaming, video calls, gaming and smart gadgets everywhere will rarely come close to maxing it out in day-to-day use. But that’s not really the point of Gig1.
What you’re really buying here is breathing room and future-proofing. As more devices pile onto your Wi-Fi and streaming quality keeps creeping up, having that much headroom means you’re very unlikely to feel slowdowns. Big downloads finish quickly, cloud backups don’t drag on all evening, and software updates stop being an overnight event.
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0330 221 9429It’s overkill in the best possible way. You probably don’t need it today, but you won’t outgrow it any time soon either. If you want a connection you can forget about and never have to second-guess, Gig1 does that job.
For more information, see our guide to getting broadband installed.
Gig1 Fibre Broadband
No price rise until 2027
1.1Gb
Average speed
No phone line
24
Month contract
Zero upfront cost
£25.99 Per month
Effective monthly cost is calculated by adding up all the monthly costs, price rises and any discounts and dividing it by the contract length.
£150 bill credit will be applied to your account, meaning no bills at all for the first few months.
M250 Fibre Broadband
No price rise until 2027
264Mb
Average speed
No phone line
24
Month contract
Zero upfront cost
£20.99 Per month
Effective monthly cost is calculated by adding up all the monthly costs, price rises and any discounts and dividing it by the contract length.
£75 bill credit will be applied to your account, meaning no bills at all for the first few months.
M500 Fibre Broadband
No price rise until 2027
516Mb
Average speed
No phone line
24
Month contract
Zero upfront cost
£23.99 Per month
Effective monthly cost is calculated by adding up all the monthly costs, price rises and any discounts and dividing it by the contract length.
£125 bill credit will be applied to your account, meaning no bills at all for the first few months.
Virgin Media Hub 5
Hub 3 is no mare – it’s all Hub 5 now. And to be fair to Virgin, it’s a decent bit of kit for a free router – you plug it in, it does the job, and for most people that’s the whole brief.
The main upgrade with Hub 5 (versus Hub 3) is Wi-Fi 6 (so newer phones, tablets and laptops generally get a faster, steadier connection), plus you get a fast 2.5Gbps Ethernet port for anyone who likes plugging things in the old-fashioned way. Here's a look at the specs:
Hub 5 specs overview:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi spec | Wi-Fi 6 |
| 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band | 3x3 11/b/g/n/ax |
| 5 GHz Wi-Fi band | 4x4 11ax |
| Dual band | Concurrent |
| Antennas | 7 |
| Network connection | DOCSIS 3.1 |
| Ethernet ports | 1x 2.5Gbps, 3x 1Gbps |
| WPS push button | Yes |
| Guest network | Yes |
Installation and switching are very easy
Because Virgin Media runs on its own fibre network (where almost all the other providers run on Openreach), you'll need to contact your existing provider to let them know you are leaving, after you have signed up with Virgin Media. Be sure to check that you are out of your current contract period to avoid paying any early cancellation fees.
It's worth noting that from April 2023, the process became simpler. Under Ofcom regulations, switching providers now features 'One Touch Switching', meaning you’ll only need to sign up with Virgin, and they will handle the switch with your existing provider. Previously you would have had to inform both providers, old and new.
During the sign-up process with Virgin Media, you’ll be asked to book an appointment for an engineer to visit your property. The engineer will connect your home to the Virgin fibre network, which may involve running a new cable into your home and drilling a small hole in the wall. If you already have an existing Virgin Media connection in place, you may be eligible for self-installation, where Virgin will post you the router for a DIY setup.
For rented properties, it’s essential to get permission from your landlord for the installation, as drilling and external cabling may be required. Overall, the installation process is quick and smooth, with most installations completed within a couple of hours.
No setup fees with the Gig1 deal
A major plus with this Gig1 deal is that all setup costs have been waived. Many broadband providers charge for installation or router delivery, but with this offer, there are no such fees. This means that not only are you getting a great price for fast broadband, but you’re also avoiding additional costs that could otherwise add up.
In contrast, some other providers typically charge up to £35 for setup or delivery fees, making Virgin's offering even more appealing. So, when you sign up for this deal, your total cost is limited to the monthly fee, with no hidden extras.
Why Virgin Media is one of the best providers
Virgin Media consistently ranks as one of the top broadband providers in the UK, known for its fast speeds, reliable service, and solid equipment. Thanks to its independent fibre network, it provides consistently high speeds, with less congestion compared to Standard Fibre.
In Ofcom’s annual report, Virgin Media regularly scores well in terms of customer satisfaction, broadband speeds, and reliability. However, it should be noted that it had a bumpy patch recently (that it now seems to have addressed), finding itself lower in the customer satisfaction stakes. With its Gig1 package, you’re getting the best balance of speed and affordability, especially with this limited-time offer. The router, the speeds, and the bill credit make this a standout deal in today’s competitive broadband market.
How does Gig1 compare to other deals?
To get a thorough idea of how this deal stacks up, it's going to be a good idea to take a look at what the competition is offering. Here are two similar deals from Sky and BT:
Full Fibre Gigafast
600Mbps speed guarantee£5 fee refunded to first billPrice may change again during minimum term
900Mb
Average speed
Pay as you go calls
24
Month contract
Zero upfront cost
£31.00 Per month
Effective monthly cost is calculated by adding up all the monthly costs, price rises and any discounts and dividing it by the contract length.
You will be sent instructions on how to choose your Gift Card up to 120 days after your purchase. You will have 90 days to claim your Gift Card by sending it to your email or mobile phone.
Full Fibre 900
Prices may vary depending on location
900Mb
Average speed
No phone line
24
Month contract
Zero upfront cost
£31.99 Per month
Effective monthly cost is calculated by adding up all the monthly costs, price rises and any discounts and dividing it by the contract length.
Claim your BT Reward Card within 3 months of placing your order by entering your details on www.bt.com/manage/bt-reward-card/. You must activate the card within 3 months of it being issued.
- Sky Full Fibre Gigafast: Offers 900Mbps for £31 per month on a 24-month contract, with a £5 one-off cost that's refunded on your first bill. It's much more expensive than Gig1 now, but it is currently offered with a £170 gift card.
- BT Full Fibre 900: Provides 150Mbps average speed for £31.99 per month on a 24-month contract. There's no setup fee, but the deal currently has a £120 virtual reward card, and is still substantially more expensive than Gig1
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